Cutting Edge Commitments
Revive Our Hearts Ministries Core Values
- The Lordship of Christ and the Authority of Scripture (Colossians
1:18; Psalm
119:128)
Our lives and ministry must be built on a nonnegotiable, lifetime commitment to the lordship of Christ and the authority of Scripture. His Word must determine our philosophy, direct our decision making, and reign supreme over every area of our lives. - The Ministry of the Spirit (1
Corinthians 2:4–5)
Dependence on human intellect and understanding, or our natural gifts and abilities, will produce natural, explainable results. Only as we are dependent on and directed and energized by the Holy Spirit will the supernatural power of God be manifested. - Life Message (1
Thessalonians 1:5; 2:10)
The power of God to change lives is released through the truth of God’s Word illustrated in lives. Therefore, our lives must be living demonstrations of the reality and the truth of His Word. - Faithfulness (1
Corinthians 3:12–14; 4:1–2)
God has not called us to be “successful” as the world measures success but to be faithful. It is not our responsibility to promote ourselves or the outward, visible growth of our ministry. If we will take care of the depth of our lives, God will take care of the breadth of our ministry. - Priorities (1 Timothy
3:2–7)
As servants of Christ, we must adopt, safeguard, and demonstrate biblical priorities in our personal lives. Effective, fruitful ministry flows out of a life built on scriptural priorities. - The Message of the Cross (1
Corinthians 1:18, 23–24)
The teaching of the cross is central to the ministry of revival, because death brings life. Through Christ’s death on the cross, we receive eternal life. Through our death with Him, we enter into His abundant life. As we go through the cross, the resurrection life of Jesus is released in us, and we become wellsprings of life to others. - Walking by Faith (Luke 1:45; Romans
4:20–21; Hebrews
11:6)
Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith in the person and power of God, and faith that acts on the principles of His Word, will move us into the realm of the supernatural. - Servant’s Heart (Matthew
20:27–28; 2
Corinthians 4:5; Philippians
2:5–8)
We have been called to be the servants of Christ and of His people. To have a servant’s heart means to esteem all others as better than ourselves, to maintain a learner’s heart and a teachable spirit, and to seek to make everyone around us a success. - Generous Giving (Luke 6:38; 2
Corinthians 9:6–8)
Both our personal lives and our ministry ought to be characterized by a lifestyle of sacrificial giving to meet the needs of others and to further the kingdom of Christ. - Spirit of Excellence (Psalm 8:9;
Colossians 3:23–24)
As children of God, our lives and service ought to reflect the excellence of His name and works. He is worthy of the very best we can offer Him. If something is worth doing, we ought to do it with all our heart, as unto the Lord. - Vision for Revival (Psalm 85:6;
Isaiah 64)
We seek to glorify God by believing Him for a revival among His people that will result in a spiritual awakening among the lost. - Prayer (Jeremiah
29:12–14; Ephesians
6:18)
Nothing of eternal value will be accomplished apart from prayer. We must never get too busy to give ourselves to the ministry of prayer.
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